For a kid on a hot summer day, there are few things more irresistible than the sight of spraying water. Many of us grew up playing with a garden hose in the backyard, soaking ourselves and our friends in goose bump-inducing water from an outdoor spigot. Now a growing number of very lucky children enjoy […]
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Pools and spas go together. Heck, half of the companies that deal in them have the words pool and spa right in their names. More to the point, pools and spas are often literally connected in high-end pool installations. But for some people, the operative phrase isn’t pool and spa, but pool or spa. As
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For many homeowners, the space requirements of a new pool are almost as daunting as the price tag. After all, that’s a large chunk of your property that can be used for one thing and one thing only. When you’re not swimming, that expensive inground pool is just taking up space that could be used
Invisipools Unveils Swimming Pool That Converts to Patio Read More »
It might happen in the early stages of planning a new swimming pool, or years after it’s been built. But sooner or later, the issue of hot tubs rears its bubbly head. The first question that often bubbles to the surface is, what’s the difference between a hot tub and a spa? As far as
Hot Tubs: Inground, Above Ground, or Not at All? Read More »
You don’t have to be a millionaire to own a swimming pool, but it sure helps. Between the initial installation bill and the ongoing costs of maintenance, an inground pool demands the sort of financial commitment that many people are simply unwilling to make. If you’re a middle class homeowner, it’s likely you can afford
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Need another excuse to get your own private swimming pool? According to a recent survey, about one in five people admit to peeing in a public pool. Yes, maintaining your own pool may be a hassle, but at least you generally don’t have to worry about people using it as a toilet. But it gets
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